From: Paul Schnettler (paulsch_at_ssec.wisc.edu)
Date: Mon Nov 02 1998 - 13:37:45 EST
I would do two things.
1. get a small diameter drill bit and drill a hole at the end of
the crack. This will stop the crack migration.
2. Go to your local auto parts store and look for "crack weld"
type of PVC plastic repair. OR go to your hardware store and in
the plumbing section you can find "multipurpose cement" for
glueing CPVC, PVC and ABS type plastics. you can use a small
amount to close the crack and fill the
small hole that you drilled as a stress relief.
This is what I have done to repair plastic cracks on snowmobile
hoods and
also on my motorcycle fairing. (It used to be a similar repair
technique on fiberglass parts too).
Hope it helps...
P.S. superglue and most epoxy's won't "attack" the plastic and
adhere well enough to give an adaquate fix.
owner-thinkpad_at_CS.UTK.EDU wrote:
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> From: Soulmann [SMTP:soulmann_at_my-dejanews.com]
> Sent: 1998 October 31 - Saturday 14:30
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> Subject: ~=-Cracked Case-=~
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> Hello TP Gurus:
>
> My immaculately kept 760 has decided to play a trick on this otherwise
> peaceful Halloween. The right rear hinge has developed a 1/4 inch
> crack that's bound to grow as time goes by. The outer corner of the
> case has also coughed up a piece.
>
> Is this something I can fix myself? Any suggestions for gluing it back
> together and preventing further fissures? Epoxy? Superglue? Is this
> covered under warranty?
>
> Thanks in advance for your expertise and happy and safe trick or
> treating.
>
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